Under Article 312, Parliament can create new All India Services if Rajya Sabha passes a resolution by what majority?
- Simple majority
- Majority of total membership
- Two-thirds of members present and voting
- Unanimous approval
Answer: Two-thirds of members present and voting
Article 312(1): Rajya Sabha can pass resolution by 2/3 of members present and voting declaring it expedient in national interest to create new All India Services common to Union and States. Currently three AIS: IAS, IPS, IFoS. Proposed: Indian Forest Service already exists; Indian Judicial Service, Indian Education Service debated. Enables national-level administrative cadre while respecting federal structure.